Victoria has a great tutorial for making buttons with a lovely lacy texture. She uses acrylic paint to highlight the texture of the buttons. When I make similar pieces, I add a little Varathane to the paint to help fix … Read More...
How To: Harlequin Bangles Tutorial
Miss Cinti recently posted a tutorial on her blog “My Poppet.” In her tutorial she shows us how some paper, Mod Podge, wooden bangles and few other supplies can make these trendy “Harlequin Bangles.” Check … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible bento tote
Dionnie Takahashi from Blackcabbit shows how she made this reversible tote for her bento box
. It’s a small square tote with a boxed bottom, made to fit her bento lunch container. Handles tie across the top to keep the … Read More...
Free Pattern: Basketweave Infinity Scarf
I’m rather obsessed with infinity scarves and cowls right now. Ever since I finished knitting my giant Garter Stitch Cowl earlier this month, I’ve been wearing it almost constantly and have completely neglected my scarves.
If you’re a fan of … Read More...
Cricut Cartridge Winner!
Thank you all for the very warm welcome and the great comments and suggestions for what you are looking for, and where you would like this blog to go. I will do my best to keep bringing a whole range … Read More...
Pinata Cookies? Go Bigger. Pinata Cake.
I just mentioned yesterday how I’m loving the candy-inside-cookies trend inspired by these pinata cookies. Well, now you clever folks are moving on to even bigger endeavors. Cakes! Make this awesome pinata cake (which you’ll note, holds a lot … Read More...
Mitts for Corgi Dog Lovers
Kat at Just Crafty Enough is a prolific knitter (and coming from me, that’s saying something) who is super creative and clearly has a lot of fun with the projects she designs.
When a friend asked for mittens recently, Kat … Read More...
Tutorial: Embellished fabric Easter eggs
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make fabric Easter eggs. You can make them like she does, out of a plain fabric that she embellishes with ric rac and other fancy trim, or you could make them out of … Read More...
Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Easter Baskets
How crazy adorable are these tiny Easter basket favors? And they are on a stick. And they are made with my favorite candy, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, thank you very much. Find the step-by-step how-tos HERE at hoopla palooza.
How to make a vintage crate dog bowl holder
If you like to keep your dog’s bowls off the floor and stationary why not make them a holder from a vintage crate. Check out the tutorial on how to make a recycled crate dog bowl holder over at the … Read More...
Painted Cookies Tutorial and Royal Icing Shamrocks
Before I move on to the painted cookies part, can we take a moment to appreciate the Celtic knots piped on the border? Thank you. And now, find a video how-to for cookie painting on these lovely shamrocks HERE at … Read More...
Tutorial: Blousant top with elastic waist
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make a blousant top with an elastic waistband. She shows it for a little girl, but it would also be cute for tweens, teens, and adults. Go to Simple Simon & … Read More...
Tutorial: Cactus pincushion
This prickly cactus is actually a pincushion. How perfect is that! The pins you stick in there become the spines. And do you see that little bloom? It’s a fabric yo-yo. Anna from Plan B shows how to make one. … Read More...
Michaels $5 gift card winners
The winners of the $5 Michaels Craft It Forward gift cards are:
1. Commenter #1, Suzanne from Sew Delightful, who said: “I like to buy silk flowers and make headbands that go with dresses for Dress A Girl Around … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make a t-shirt in 5 easy steps
T-shirts are actually very easy to make. Dana from MADE breaks it down into 5 easy steps for you. AND she shares a free pattern to make a t-shirt in a boys’ size 4-5T. The construction is the same regardless … Read More...
Tutorial: Hot Mess Sweatshirt Dress
Prudent Baby shows how you can make their Hot Mess Sweatshirt Dress. It’s got a loose fit through the tummy and hip, but comes in at th hem for a bubble effect. Instead of using yardage, it’s actually made from … Read More...
Tutorial: Knotted leather belt
Head over to Rock Mosaic to find out how to make this knotted leather belt. The different colors on each side create a cool two-tone effect when it’s tied. If you don’t have leather, you could use fabric instead. Go … Read More...
I Heart Fake Food – Felt Tea Bags tutorial
What little lady would not adore these precious tea bags for her tea party created by Amy of “While Wearing Heels”! She hearts fake food for children’s playtime. Like Amy says *brew* up some fun for your next tea party. … Read More...
Casting Call – I Love my gross guy
I LOVE MY GROSS GUY!
Had to have a giggle when this one arrived in my inbox, thankfully I don’t have a gross guy. He does gross things from time to time but I think that’s just a normal guy … Read More...
Tutorial: Carve Your Own Stamps
Crafts Unleashed has a great video tutorial showing how to use wood carving tools
and erasers to carve your own stamps. Perfect idea for when you can’t find a stamp image you’re looking for, just make your own!
-Heather